There are a wide range of different causes of heart disease in dogs and cats - in particular, we think of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats, dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs, “leaky valves” (endocardiosis), valve stenosis, arrhythmias, and many more. However, whatever the underlying condition, they all lead to the same place in the end - congestive [...]
Tapeworms gained their name from their appearance; they are a long and flat endoparasite, and look much like tape! They are pale and live in the intestines of mammals; horses, dogs, cats – and even their owners! The good news is that they rarely cause your pet great amounts of systemic illness; unlike parasites such [...]
Is playing fetch with our pups really such a good idea? We are often asked about the best types of exercise for our dogs: on-lead or off-lead; for how long; how far should we go? It's a minefield, right? Ultimately the right sort and level of exercise is different for every dog and owner. [...]
Did you hear our vet Dan talking to Carolyn Stewart on U105 on Monday 9 September about neutering our pets? In case you missed it, we have summarised the important points here. Of course, if you have questions which this post doesn't answer, get in touch and we will be happy to help. Neutering [...]
Spay is the common word for ovariohysterectomy, which is the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries, also referred to as neutering (the gender-neutral term). Many think the only reason for carrying out this procedure is to prevent unwanted babies. While it does do this, it also carries many health benefits. Here we will [...]
As our dogs and cats get older their body function starts to change, each breed and species age differently than others. Brain Function Dogs and cats brain function changes as they get older, once damage occurs due to ageing their behaviour and alertness change. This is a normal process of ageing, 50% of dogs [...]
It is the hardest part of owning a pet, when the moment comes to say goodbye for the last time. Things to consider: Quality of life; Can they walk normally or at all? Can they interact with you? Have they soiled themselves, or are they not able to get up to go out to [...]
